Resources by Topic
Resources with an asterisk* require a login with your library card number. If you need help, ask us.
You don't just get books at a library. South Burlington residents with library cards have access to online resources too! You will need your library card number located on the back of your card to access some of these resources. If you need help, ask us.
The New York Times: Keep up to date on the news, or use an All Access code to find cooking recipes, wirecutter product reviews, and more.
Libby: Find audiobooks, eBooks, and eMagazines from the Green Mountain Library Consortium.
Mango: Study from your choice of over 70 world languages and dialects through courses crafted using conversational methodology.
Peterson's Test and Career Prep: Search thousands of college and graduate schools, identify scholarships, take practice tests, create resumes, and explore careers.
Peterson's Text and Career Prep replaced Learning Express Library on May 31, 2024.
Project Gutenberg: Offers over 58,000 free eBooks. Download or read them online.
Udemy: Learn and improve skills across business, tech, design, and more. Includes 25,000+ on-demand video courses in multiple languages.
Udemy replaced Universal Class on August 31, 2024
Vermont Genealogy: Vermont residents can research Vermont birth, marriage, and death records from 1909-2008 on Ancestry.com for free if they first sign up for a MyVermont.gov account.
Vermont Online Library: A collection of databases including access to newspaper articles, research, automotive repair and much more.
Sometimes we need information to augment what we get from our doctors, and sometimes we want to find out all we can on our own. Try these sites for your information needs.
Covid-19 Information
Vermont Department of Libraries
Center for Disease Control
CDC is the nation’s health protection agency, working 24/7 to protect America from health and safety threats.
Frymoyer Community Health Resource Center
The Frymoyer Community Health Resource Center is a local resource center located at the UVM Medical Center staffed with a Medical Librarian and Health Educator.
Health and Wellness Resource*
One of several health sources in our online library.
Howard Center
The Howard Center serves children, adults, families and communities as the designated provider for mental health and developmental disability services, and is the preferred provider for substance use services in Chittenden County.
Medline Plus
MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's website for all, bringing you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free.
Vermont Department of Health
The state's health department offers lots of health information and resources, arranged in pages across their website to address needs and interests throughout our community – of parents, young and old, LGBTQIA+, state and local officials, health professionals, caregivers, new arrivals to Vermont. You'll find it all here!
If you are planning on going to college and need information about scholarships and financial aid, check out some of these useful resources.
College Navigator
Helps to find the right college for you.
Federal Student Aid
From the Department of Education, this site assists with finding and repaying loans.
Peterson's Test and Career Prep*
Search thousands of college and graduate schools, identify scholarships, take practice tests, create resumes, and explore careers.
Peterson’s Test and Career Prep replaced Learning Express Library on May 31, 2024.
VSAC
The Vermont Student Assistance Corporation is a public nonprofit agency which advocates for students and their families to ensure that they have the information, counseling and financial aid to achieve their education goals.
Childcare Resource
Childcare Resource helps parents find childcare and resources to help pay for it.
EEE Vermont
Education & Enrichment for Everyone is a lifelong-learning organization which meets in South Burlington. It is open to anyone interested in educational experiences without tests, papers, or grades.
Gale OneFile Vocations and Careers*
Research a vocation, find an appropriate institution of learning, and get assistance on job searches and maintaining a career.
Occupation Outlook Handbook
The OOH is published by the US Department of Labor, offering career information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations.
Vermont Department of Labor - Career Resource Center
Find your local Career Resource Center and view their monthly calendar for career training opportunities.
Vermont Department of Labor- JobLink
Whether you're looking for that perfect job, perfect employee, or information on an industry or workforce, Vermont JobLink is for you.
Vermont Works for Women
Works to address the needs of women in Vermont to earn a livable wage and to succeed despite numerous personal, educational and economic barriers to employment.
Supporting local business is at the core of what many Vermonters value and it is part of what makes Vermont so special. If you are looking to join the small business community by starting your own business or are just curious about the small business world in general, we have some great resources.
If you need to explore issues with your current financial matters, including taxes and retirement, you can get help no matter where you're starting from.
Small Business
Mercy Connections
Mercy Connections is an educational, values-driven nonprofit organization living the legacy of the Sisters of Mercy with an enduring concern for women. By compassionately nurturing self-sufficiency through education, mentoring, entrepreneurship and community, people are empowered to make significant life changes.
New Farmer Project: University of Vermont Extension
Connect with online and on-the-ground resources that will help you start and grow your farm business.
SCORE
SCORE is the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, with more than 10,000 volunteers in 300 chapters.
Small Business Resources*
Learn how to start, finance, or manage your small business. Includes sample business plans, how to guides, articles, and more.
South Burlington Business Association
SBBA is focused on strengthening business in South Burlington.
Vermont Small Business Development Center
VtSBDC provides no-cost professional expertise and guidance to business owners.
Finance
Office of the State Treasurer
The State of Vermont Office of the State Treasurer provides a list of financial education resources in Chittenden County.
Women's Institute for a Secure Retirement
WISER creates a variety of consumer publications including fact sheets, booklets and a newsletter that explain in easy-to-understand language the complex issues surrounding Social Security, pensions and retirement plans, savings and investments, care giving, divorce and widowhood, health and long-term care, and financial elder abuse.
Taxes
Federal Tax Forms
From now on, everyone must file using Form 1040. Each January, the Library gets some forms and instructions to distribute, but you can also find them here, along with other tax forms and publications.
Vermont Tax Forms
Vermont tax forms are only available online from this site.
Tax Preparation Assistance
From Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
The Community Legal Information Center provides legal reference services to Vermont's general public. Founded in 2015, CLIC is funded by a grant from the Vermont Department of Libraries and is operated by librarians and staff of Vermont Law & Graduate School.
United Way of Northwest Vermont
We fight for the education, financial stability and health of every person in Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle counties.
Vermont 2-1-1
Provides trained, empathetic information and referral specialists who assess your needs in a non-threatening, non-judgmental and confidential manner. They can help you understand your situation and make informed decisions about possible solutions. Just dial 211 or visit their website.
Vermont Attorney General's Consumer Assistance and Small Business Initiative
CAP helps consumers and consumer businesses resolve problems with businesses through a complaint mediation service and helps connect callers to additional information and referral services.
Vermont Law Help
Vermont Law Help explains law in an accessible and easy-to-read format. It explains law in many areas including housing, family, government benefits, consumer, health and taxes.
Confused about which state or local agency is the best for your needs? Get started here.
Local City Government
City of South Burlington
See what's happening in South Burlington, find employment opportunities, see meeting agendas and much more.
South Burlington City Clerk's Office
Information about land records, local taxes, elections and more are handled by the Clerk's Office.
Vermont Government
3SquaresVT
3SquaresVT can help you stretch your food budget so you can put three healthy meals on your table every day.
Legislature of the State of Vermont
Information about the Vermont Legislature. It includes options to search for bills, resolutions, legislators, and committees.
State of Vermont
For residents, visitors and those considering a move to Vermont, this is the portal to Vermont information. Look for departmental services as well as tourism and statistics.
Other Local Agencies
Community Legal Information Center
The Community Legal Information Center provides legal reference services to Vermont's general public. Founded in 2015, CLIC is funded by a grant from the Vermont Department of Libraries and is operated by librarians and staff of Vermont Law & Graduate School.
United Way of Northwest Vermont
We fight for the education, financial stability and health of every person in Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle counties.
Vermont 2-1-1
Provides trained, empathetic information and referral specialists who assess your needs in a non-threatening, non-judgmental and confidential manner. They can help you understand your situation and make informed decisions about possible solutions. Just dial 211 or visit their website.
Vermont Attorney General's Consumer Assistance and Small Business Initiative
CAP helps consumers and consumer businesses resolve problems with businesses through a complaint mediation service and helps connect callers to additional information and referral services.
Vermont Law Help
Vermont Law Help explains law in an accessible and easy-to-read format. It explains law in many areas including housing, family, government benefits, consumer, health and taxes.
